Top 10 Problems an SDS Could Have: A Subjective Exercise
A regulatory expert or SDS author could identify easily dozens of items that can contribute to make an SDS non-compliant. Some items are well-known even to those without extensive regulatory knowledge,...
View ArticleConverting U.S. MSDSs to GHS: It Doesn’t End There
Many companies are contacting us to receive guidance regarding software and services that will help them convert their existing U.S. MSDSs to GHS as per the HazCom 2012 requirements. When evaluating...
View ArticleHow to Find the SDS That You Are Looking For
Some organizations contact us because they need help to find a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for a product that they bought or that they use. If you cannot locate the SDS of your product, follow these very...
View ArticleGive Your SDS Software Provider a Break
Many organizations use SDS authoring software to create their SDSs. Like any other software vendor, providers of SDS authoring software also release software updates periodically. In turn, users like...
View ArticleA GHS SDS May Not Be Compliant For A Country That Adopts GHS
We get a lot of requests for assistance from organizations that are looking for Safety Data Sheet (SDS) authoring software or services to update their SDSs to GHS. Some companies assume that they only...
View ArticleSDS Authoring And SDS Management: Beware Of Silos
Many companies today are in the process of evaluating and selecting Safety Data Sheet (SDS) authoring software. This is mainly due to regulatory pressures to re-write their SDSs, especially HazCom 2012...
View ArticleWhat To Look For In A Software That Manages Your SDSs
In the previous post, we blogged about the importance of addressing your Safety Data Sheet (SDS) management needs at the same time as your SDS authoring needs. There are two aspects to this: Management...
View Article5 Key Features To Look For In An SDS Management System
A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is the most important method for communicating information on chemicals, such as hazards, classifications, risks, safety measures, etc. The regulatory complexity brought by...
View ArticleUsing Software to Create Country-Specific Safety Data Sheets
If you are looking for commercial software to automate the generation of your Safety Data Sheets (SDSs), it may be a good time to learn about the importance of selecting SDS authoring software that...
View ArticleThe Problem with the U.S. Implementation of GHS
Most people are already familiar by now with the OSHA HazCom 2012 deadline of June 1, 2015. As of that date, all Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) in the U.S. must comply with the U.S. adaptation of GHS. This...
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